DIY French-Style Trumeau Mirror with a Tamil Nadu Twist – A Unique Living Room Makeover

Finally, a Little Bit of French in My Living Room!

Let’s call this a touch of Versailles! It took 18 months to transform an old door into what you see here. See the post below for the makeover 😊

The Story of Trumeau Mirrors

Trumeau mirrors have a fascinating history. Traditionally ornate, they were placed in narrow spaces between large windows. These mirrors typically featured two panels-a decorative top panel and a functional mirror below.

 

 

 

 

 

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My DIY Trumeau with a Tamil Nadu Twist

I had previously shared the initial makeover of this old door, but now it’s taken one step further. I wanted to create a true Trumeau mirror, so I got the beading added and, instead of the usual floral motifs, I incorporated a traditional “yali”,a mythical creature from Tamil Nadu temple art. After cutting the piece in half, I got it attached as shown and applied a distressed gold finish.

Ta-da! A Trumeau mirror with a unique Tamil Nadu twist, blending French elegance with local heritage